Optare Tempo
| Optare Tempo | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 2004-2011 (Tempo) 2011-present (Tempo SR) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1, 2 or 3 |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Chassis | Integral |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins MAN Mercedes-Benz OM906LA |
| Capacity | 35-47 seated |
| Transmission | Allison ZF |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.57-12.61 metres |
| Width | 2.50 metres |
| Height | 3.03 metres |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Optare Excel |
The Optare Tempo is a full-size rigid single-deck bus manufactured by Optare and was launched in late 2004. It is marketed and sold as the replacement for the Optare Excel. It is designed as a lightweight bus, to use less fuel than traditional heavy duty integral rigids. As at March 2016, approximately 230 had been completed.[1]
Tempo
The Optare Tempo was launched in October 2004, with the first delivered to Trentbarton in February 2005. It came in four different lengths: 10.6, 11.3, 12.0 and 12.6 metres and it has a raised roofline in the middle continuously to the rear roof spoiler instead of an arched top.[2]
It was originally powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM906LA engine, with a MAN engine option later introduced, coupled to an Allison or ZF automatic transmission. In 2007, a hybrid version was introduced for London operators. The Optare Tempo has stopped production and got replaced with the Optare Tempo SR.[3]
Tempo SR
In October 2011, a restyled version was launched as the Tempo SR.[4] The Tempo SR came in three different lengths: 10.6, 11.3 and 12.0 metres and incorporated a Mercedes-Benz OM906 six-cylinder 210 kW (282 bhp) SCR engine (the MAN engine option being dropped). ZF 6HP500* six-speed transmission could be specified as an alternative to the standard Allison T310R gearbox – both of which feature integral retarders.
Operators
United Kingdom
Arrva, FirstGroup, Go-Ahead Group, Stagecoach Group, Transdev Blazefield and the Wellglade Group all have all been purchasers. It has been operated by Transport for London operators East London, London United and Metroline.[1]
Europe
One left hand drive Optare Tempo was exported to Kiel, Germany in 2007, but it was taken out of service shortly afterwards.[5]
Australasia
In Australia, Tempos have been purchased by Carbridge and Park Ridge Transit.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ a b Optare Tempo Bus Lists on the Web
- ^ Optare's Tempo single-deck unveiled Bus & Coach Professional 30 September 2004
- ^ Hybrid Tempo confirmed for 2007 Bus & Coach Professional 17 January 2007
- ^ Optare's new Tempo SR sets the standard for style, weight and fuel efficiency Optare 5 October 2011
- ^ Optate Tempo Left Hand Drive Bus Lists on the Web
- ^ Three-door Optare Tempo Australasian Bus & Coach 11 September 2014
- ^ Carbridge Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ Park Ridge Transit Australian Bus Fleet Lists
External links
Media related to Optare Tempo at Wikimedia Commons